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The Islamic Corporation
for the Development of
the Private Sector (ICD) is
a multilateral organization affiliated with the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB).
Its authorized capital stands at USD 4 billion, of which USD 2 billion is available for subscription. Its shareholders consist of the IsDB, 55 member countries and five public financial institutions. Headquartered in Jeddah, ICD was established by the IsDB Board of Governors during
its 24th annual meeting held in Jeddah in Rajab 1420H (November 1999).
The mandate of ICD is to support the economic development of its member countries by providing financial assistance to private sector projects in accordance with the principles of Shari’ah, aimed at creating employment opportunities and enhancing
their export potential. Furthermore, ICD has the mandate of mobilizing additional resources for
projects and encouraging the development of Islamic finance. It also attracts co-financiers for its projects
and provides advisory services to governments and private sector groups on policies aimed at encouraging the establishment, expansion and modernization of private enterprises, the development of capital markets, best management practices, and the enhancement
of the role of the market economy. ICD’s operations complement the activities of the Islamic Development Bank in member countries and those of national financial institutions.
OUR MISSION
To complement the role played by the Islamic Development Bank through the development and promotion of the private sector as a vehicle for boosting economic growth and prosperity.
OUR VISION
To become a premier Islamic multilateral financial institution for the development of the private sector.
ABOUT THE ICD
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